Field Service Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Field Service Maintenance Technician

GCF Technical Services - All U.S. Locations (Traveling Role)

We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance – we make factories run better by employing talented people at competitive wages. We represent the industry leader in Controls, Robotics, and Laser Welding Applications and provide a wide range of services to companies in the automotive, aerospace, medical, agricultural, military, and consumer goods industries.

We are seeking talented and motivated Field Service Maintenance Technicians to join our team! We offer a comfortable working environment, market leading compensation, exposure to new technologies and various industrial environments, and the opportunity to constantly develop new skills.

Summary:

• Traveling, project-based, Maintenance Technician role working for high profile manufacturing operations (auto manufacturers, leading logistics companies, etc.)
• Hours (ranging from 40 to 80+) and day-to-day responsibilities are variable
• Position features the ability have input (such as industry, type of work, and location) on the projects that you will have the opportunity to work on
• Training will be provided on a per-project basis to enable new skill development
• Posting covers junior to senior roles and compensation will be scaled on experience and aptitude / credentials

Compensation:

• Starting wage of $28-$35 per hour (1.5x pay over 40 hours and 2x pay over 58 hours per week)
• $175 per day cash “per diem” for food and lodging (average additional cash payment of $50,000 a year, tax-free)
• Including per diem, total compensation averages at $40-$65 / hour or $125,000 - $250,00 annually

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Extensive on job training from industry veterans, including Safety Training, New Hire Orientation, Continuous Learning and Development programs
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards
• Performs break-fix & preventative maintenance, including but not limited to:
• • Determining root causes of problems within operational devices
  • Examining parts of devices to detect imperfections
  • Potential dismantling of devices to inspect, repair, and replace defective parts
  • Testing of devices and components to observe performance
  • Performing tests of devices and systems
  • Reconditioning and repairing machine tools
• Identifies and procures components, materials, and repair supplies as required
• Evaluates potential improvements to equipment and methodologies to decrease costs
• Optimizes maintenance, reliability, and preventative maintenance methods in collaboration with customers

Qualifications: (pay will be scaled by experience)

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Previous experience or relevant 2 or 4-year degree preferred
• Strong personal / communication skills, ability to work well within teams, strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate
• Experience in programmable logic controllers, field device troubleshooting, and/or maintenance of electrical drive and motor systems preferred
• Extensive travel required (transportation costs will be covered by the company and an additional per-diem for expenses will be paid to the employee; travel may be local, national, or international depending on job requirements and employee preference

GCF Technical Services and our clients are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.